1917 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

1917 85th Street is a 4-story, 23-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Munever Cami in the Bensonhurst neighborhood. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2022 and 2024, including recent complaints in March and April 2024 where HPD inspections were either unable to gain access or resulted in violations being issued.

As of April 2024, the building is also facing maintenance challenges, including visible mold conditions in the first-story vestibule and issues with fire retardant materials, though these violations are pending certification for resolution. Apartment A4 has documented issues from March 2024, including problems with the carbon monoxide detector, broken plastered surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom, and a hot water delivery problem, along with an infestation of roaches that is currently listed as an open violation.

The building's recent inspection history from 2023 showed attention to various maintenance issues, including safety inspections of fire escapes and plumbing concerns, though no violations were issued in some cases. The property has maintained a consistent record of being free from bedbug infestations over the past several years, with no units reporting infestation or eradication in the annual reporting period from 2018 to present. While the building is addressing various maintenance issues through HPD inspections and violations, the recurring nature of the heat and hot water problems, along with the recent emergence of mold and pest issues, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance processes.